Match Report
Clermont, 16th on 33 points, faced a 32-point deficit to Metz (3rd, 65). Clermont's recent output outran their position: 10th on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.88/1 for Metz and 0.88/1.35 for Clermont (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Metz had not lost in 5 games.
The sides have met 7 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Metz, 4 draws and 1 for Clermont, at 2.14 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 14% of the wins in this fixture. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 29% of meetings.
The venue was Stade Saint-Symphorien in Saint-Symphorien, with room for 26,661 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Metz led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Metz: Pape Diallo (4'), Cheick Tidiane Sabaly (18'), Idrissa Gueye (69') · Clermont: Mons Bassouamina (53')